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Light and Fluffy Strawberry Champagne Cupcakes

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These light and fluffy strawberry champagne cupcakes combine fresh strawberries and bubbly champagne for a delicate, airy treat perfect for spring parties and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract
  • ½ cup (120ml) champagne or sparkling wine, preferably brut
  • ½ cup (120ml) buttermilk, room temperature (or whole milk with 1 tsp lemon juice)
  • ½ cup (75g) fresh strawberries, pureed
  • For the Champagne Glaze:
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) champagne, chilled
  • Fresh strawberries, finely diced, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar on medium speed for 3-4 minutes until pale and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla bean paste or extract.
  5. In a separate small bowl, combine the champagne and buttermilk.
  6. Add the dry ingredients and champagne-buttermilk mixture to the batter alternately in two parts, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Fold gently after each addition.
  7. Fold in the fresh strawberry puree until just combined.
  8. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
  9. Bake for 18-22 minutes, checking at 18 minutes with a toothpick for doneness.
  10. Cool cupcakes in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Whisk together powdered sugar and chilled champagne until smooth to make the glaze.
  12. Drizzle glaze over cooled cupcakes and garnish with finely diced fresh strawberries if desired.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep cupcakes light and fluffy. Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Choose brut or extra dry champagne for balanced flavor. Wait until cupcakes are completely cool before glazing to prevent glaze from melting. For non-alcoholic version, substitute champagne with sparkling white grape juice. For dairy-free, use plant-based butter and coconut milk instead of buttermilk.

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Keywords: strawberry cupcakes, champagne cupcakes, spring dessert, light cupcakes, fluffy cupcakes, party cupcakes, easy cupcakes

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